National Security: External Challenges

V Balachandran, one of the most respected intelligence officials in the country, assesses the national security challenges confronting the Manmohan Singh government in a three-part series exclusive......

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris toast at a lunch......

UNSC approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a draft resolution endorsing United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and authorising the establishment of an international......

Ukrainian delegation to meet Rubio today over US peace plan

A senior Ukrainian delegation is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday (local time) to discuss the US' peace plan to end Russia's war against......

India revises proposed retaliatory duties against US

India has revised its proposal to impose retaliatory duties under the WTO (World Trade Organisation) norms against the US over American tariffs on steel and aluminium in view of the further hike in......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather,......

US retaliatory tariffs a major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports: GJEPC

The US retaliatory tariffs are a major setback for the Indian gems and jewellery exports, apex industry body GJEPC said on Thursday as it urged the government to take steps to secure the long-term......